.jpg) Slide Hampton at a concert in Rochester, New York, in August 1978 Image by Tom Marcello, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY-SA 2.0 |
Slide HamptonSlide Hampton Slide Hampton American trombonist (1932–2021) Locksley Wellington Hampton (April 21, 1932 – November 18, 2021) was an American jazz trombonist, composer and arranger.[1] As his nickname implies, Hampton's main instrument was slide trombone, but he also occasionally played tuba and flugelhorn. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Slide Hampton Slide Hampton at a concert in August 1978 Background information Born Locksley Wellington Hampton (1932-04-21)April 21, 1932 Jeannette, Pennsylvania, U.S. Died November 18, 2021(2021-11-18) (aged 89) Orange, New Jersey, U.S. Genres Jazz Occupation Musician Instruments Trombone, tuba, flugelhorn Years active 1950s–2021 Labels MCG Jazz, Atlantic, Epic Website www.slidehampton.com Close Biography Early life and career Locksley Wellington Hampton was born on April 21, 1932, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania.[2] Laura and Clarke… (Source: Wikipedia)
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